HP Envy X2computer

About

The HP Envy X2 is a 12.3-inch detachable laptop with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1280. It has 4GB of memory and a 128GB solid-state drive. It has an Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 2.21GHz processor and an integrated Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU video adapter. It lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It was tested with Windows 10 Pro, which is available with a free upgrade; it was originally installed with Windows 10 Pro in S Mode, which limits programs to those from the Microsoft Store.

It has a touch screen, 1 type-C USB port built-in on the laptop, plus 1 full-size USB port from an included adapter, for a max 1 USB ports. However, you'll lose a USB port to plug in the power cable when charging the laptop. It supports WiFi 802.11ac, so it's compatible with high-speed routers. It has a 3.8MP webcam for video conferencing and a 9.9MP rear-facing camera for taking videos or photos.

The HP Envy X2 measures 11.6 inches wide by 8.6 inches deep by 0.7 inches high, and it weighs 2.7 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

Results in the following chart are gathered from Consumer Reports’ 2018 and 2019 Winter Surveys of 56,538 laptops, owned by members who purchased a new device between 2013 and 2019.

Our predicted brand reliability ratings are based on a statistical model that estimates problem rates within the first 3 years of ownership, for laptops that are not covered by an extended warranty or service contract. We also adjust for the median number of hours of use per week. The median in our survey was 15 hours per week. Higher ratings are indicative of better reliability. Brands receiving a red or orange rating cannot be recommended by CR at this time.

Our owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their laptop brand to friends and family.

Predicted Reliability

Acer

/ 10

Alienware

/ 10

Apple

/ 10

Asus

/ 10

Dell

/ 10

HP

/ 10

LG

/ 10

Lenovo

/ 10

MSI

/ 10

Microsoft

/ 10

Samsung

/ 10

Source: Consumer Reports' 2018 and 2019 Winter Surveys

Owner Satisfaction

Connections

WiFi type
WiFi typeThe type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas.

802.11ac

Thunderbolt port
Thunderbolt portHas a Thunderbolt port for connecting peripherals such as an external hard drive. This includes ports that may be on the keyboard dock of detachable laptops. Thunderbolt is a high-speed port that can connect to DVI, HDMI and VGA through the use of adapters. Thunderbolt 3 is the newest version that supports faster speeds.

No

Digital video out
Digital video outHas an HDMI, DisplayPort, or Thunderbolt video output for sending a digital video signal to a computer monitor or HDTV.

No

Number of USB ports
Number of USB portsNumber of USB ports for printers, flash drives, or other peripherals. This includes ports that may be on the keyboard dock of detachable laptops.

1

Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit EthernetSupport for 1,000 Mb/s networking.

No

HDMI output
HDMI outputAn HDMI out port for sending a digital video/audio signal to a computer monitor or HDTV.

No

Features

Suitable for gaming
Suitable for gamingAll systems can play casual games such as solitaire and Angry Birds. Systems designated as suitable for gaming are more powerful and can play modern mainstream and intensive 3D video games with a frame rate and visual effects that does not make the game stop or stutter.

No

Blu-ray or DVD
Blu-ray or DVDHas either a Blu-Ray drive (B), which lets you watch Blu-Ray movies and read/write to CDs and DVDs, or a DVD drive (D), which lets you read/write to CDs and DVDs. Some computers have no optical drive installed (—).

Specs

Operating system (as tested)
Operating system (as tested)The operating system that was installed on the computer at the time it was tested. The operating system is the software that controls the basic operation of the computer. Common examples are Windows and Mac OS. The operating system determines the "look and feel" of the PC.

Windows 10 Pro

Processor brand
Processor brandAlso known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks. This is the brand, or manufacturer, of the processor.

Qualcomm

Processor model name
Processor model nameAlso known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks. This is the listed model name and speed for the processor.

Snapdragon 835 2.21GHz

Memory
(GB)
MemoryAlso known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 4GB of memory, or 8GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time.

4

Storage
(GB)
StorageThe amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive.

128

Video memory
(GB)
Video memoryThe amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 1 GB or more of dedicated video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games.

0

Native resolution
Native resolutionThe number of picture elements ("pixels") across the horizontal and vertical dimension of the screen. The higher the resolution within a given size screen, the finer the detail that can be displayed. No scaling is needed to view a picture or movie of this size, or to match the display resolution with the native resolution, sometimes called Default or Recommended.

1920 x 1280

Video adapter
Video adapterAlso known as the video card, the video adapter processes all the data that you see on your screen. They come in different speeds and may be integrated (most common, but is slower and uses up memory) or discrete (which is faster and has its own dedicated memory). If you will not be playing complex 3D games, any integrated graphics adapter will do. Otherwise, buy a discrete graphics adapter with a graphics processor from ATI or Nvidia with at least 256 MB of memory.

Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU

Optical drive
Optical driveThe optical drive reads and/or writes to CDs and DVDs. Most PCs come equipped with a DVD-RW, also known as a DVD burner, which lets you read and write to DVDs. Some models come with Blu-Ray drives, which let you play high-definition movies.

None

Height
(in.)
HeightThe height from the table, or thickness, of the computer while closed. This includes the keyboard dock on detachable laptops.

0.7

Depth
(in.)
DepthThe depth, from the front edge to the back hinge, of the computer while closed. This includes the keyboard dock for detachable laptops.

8.6

Width
(in.)
WidthThe width of the computer while closed. This includes the keyboard dock of detachable laptops.

11.6

Thin and light
Thin and lightBased on weight and thickness. This includes laptops that may be labeled "Ultrabook," "Sleekbook," "Thin and light," and "Ultrathin," among other terms.

Tech support length
(mos.)
Tech support lengthThe length in months of the manufacturer's free technical support by telephone.

12

Battery capacity
(WHr)
Battery capacityThe total energy contained in the battery, expressed in Watt-hours. A larger capacity battery will deliver longer battery life, but will add weight and sometimes will extend beyond the edge of the laptop.

49

Comes in S Mode
Comes in S ModeWindows computers that come in S Mode can only run apps from the Microsoft Store. This is one way to ensure system security and stability. They can be switched out of S Mode for free, allowing them to run third-party applications. We test computers switched out of S Mode.